The HND in Computing and Systems Development develops a wide range of skills related to modern computing and technology preparing students for work in the computing industry or for a top-up to a full computing degree at university. The emphasis is on implementing computing solutions for the modern computing environment. This means focusing on the internet and intranet applications, web design and database management techniques and technologies which underpin e-Commerce, cloud computing and the mobile web. The Higher National Diploma is a 2 year, level 5 course made up of 16 modules and is roughly equivalent to the first two years of a university degree course. At the end of year 1 students complete a Higher National Certificate which is a level 4 course made up of 8 modules. The course includes a full range of computing skills and technologies including programming, data analysis, web design, server-side web development, 3D modelling and animation, networking and computer platforms. The course sets these skills and technologies in a context by including e-Commerce business skills and concepts, a substantial work experience opportunity and a project based around the student’s own computing interest.

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